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Newspaper
Brisbane Courier Mail
Location
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
6
The Courier-Mail reports subdued activity on the Brisbane Stock Exchange as shares remained quiet into late trading. Investors lingered on rates and the market showed little movement, with few notable price changes across sectors.
Davies Coop reports a net profit for the year with a dividend at a fixed rate, noting capital increases and transfers tied to trusts. The report details dividend distributions, paid-in subscriptions, and related financial movements including cheques cleared and taxation implications.
The Mayne Junction team won the Brisbane district railway ambulance competition cup at the Exhibition Ground yesterday. Teams represented We district in the plate for the Commissioner silver shield. Total points possible 580. Mayne Junction 408, Brisbane 8 306, Brisbane A 346, Ipswich 363. Adjudicators included Mosirs Ww. Tones-James and F. W. Grant. Commissioner GC A Murton presented the cup to captain ME G H Reid.
A former Queensland police and army veteran, born near Toowoomba, who served through the Boer War era and medive war periods, is winding up a long career. The man, noted for his uniformed service, is among the 26 infant men pledged to represent Queensland in notable campaigns.
Pineapple price stabilisation plan introduced in Montville Pomona and surrounding regions aims to reduce volatility. Officials outline direct exchange mechanisms and market support to shield growers and consumers from sudden swings. The proposal details pricing safeguards and cooperative steps across multiple localities.
An erratic finance column summarizes market activity with scattered mentions of stocks and traders. Names and figures appear imperfectly due to OCR junk, but the piece hints at mixed gains and cautious sentiment amid weekly turnover and notable names like Canthemaine and Seely in a volatile session.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a June event involving Bilal and Hibs ase E01 with references to surgical supplies, safety procedures, and ongoing concerns. Details are severely garbled with unclear names and dates, but indicate a reported incident and verification attempts.
A meteorologist says warmer conditions will reduce cold southeast winds this weekend. Cloudy intervals expected today with some regions facing brief showers in Marana and Daring Bowna divisions.
A man aged 23 was found guilty in the Police Court on a vagrancy charge for being in a public place with intent to search for someone. He was fined five pounds in default implied imprisonment as explained by Inspector Donovan who noted the suspect entered two cars and examined them before attempting another.
A cryptic note appears to invite readers to call or write for further particulars about a matter labeled with thanks and uncertainty. The fragment hints at a request for additional information or arrangements related to a nonspecific arena or event.
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